r/MedicalAssistant • u/mrscupcakes23 • 4d ago

Schooling

I'm thinking about becoming a MA. How long does school usually take? I'm in California if that helps.

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u/Misaki_22 4d ago

I went to Carrington College in Pleasant Hill. 9 months including externship but, classes were only two days a week and divided into three sessions: AM, PM, or Evening depending on what works for your schedule.

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u/jwsn_3 1d ago

Hey can it be done less than 9months? I assume one can finish the externship way faster if they get more externship hours?

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u/Unfinishedlines11 4d ago

Really depends on the program you find. I was able to take a 11 week program and sat for my NHA and the end of it.

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u/Extreme_Wind1628 3d ago

Hi, were you also in california? What program did you do? Thanks!

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u/voorheesvee 2d ago

Depends on the program you go to. Mine took 9-10 months